The Cottage

2012·Movie
1h 28min·NR
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–17%

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The Cottage fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A romance novelist (David Arquette) moves into a "cottage" behind the home of a composer and his family. He seems sweet, but what do they really know about him?
Psychological ThrillerDark ComedyMysterySuburban NightmareHidden SecretsDeceptive AppearancesUnreliable NarratorTwisted Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Jaymes
Written by:
Nick Antosca
Produced by:
Nick Antosca

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Cottage

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Where can I stream The Cottage legally?

PrimeThe RokuPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

The Cottage is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Cottage worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 4.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Cottage rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Cottage?

1 h 28 min

The Cottage runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Cottage in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Cottage?

5CAGBIENLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Cottage in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Cottage use?

What You Are in the DarkThe PlaceReference OverdosedCreepy SouvenirVillain ProtagonistDowner EndingBig BadAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherSpoiler CoverBeauty Equals GoodnessOne Last JobSir Swears-a-lotand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The Cottage, including What You Are in the Dark, The Place, Reference Overdosed.

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